Science Chapter 4 Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Digestion?
A
the break down of food into smaller and simpler substances that your body can absorb
2
Q
What is Saliva?
A
helps to moisten and soften the bolus and to break it down chemically
3
Q
Pharnyx
A
part of the throat that connects the mouth to the digestive tube
4
Q
Esophagus
A
long muscular tube
5
Q
Stomach
A
digestive organ with thick muscular walls
6
Q
Small Intestine
A
coiled tubular organ that is connected to the stomach
7
Q
Large Intestine
A
thick tubular organ that removes undigested waste
8
Q
Colon
A
widest part of the large intestine
9
Q
What part of the digestive tract are nutrients absorbed into the body?
A
small intestine
